Michigan Colleges
Graduation, Transfe-out, Retention Rate
For the academic year 2024-2025, the average graduation rate of Michigan colleges is 39.38%. The average transfer-out rate is 5.90% and retention rate is 58.63% for full-time students and 38.51% for part-time students. Following table and chart illustrate the graduation, transfer-out, and retention statistics by school type and levels.
| Rate | |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 39.38% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 5.90% |
| Retention Rate (full-time/part-time) | 58.63%/38.51% |
Graduation Rate
The average graduation rate of Michigan colleges is 39.38%. Next table and chart illustrate the graduation rate by school type and levels.
| Average | Public Schools | Private Schools | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Years (or high) | 34.14% | 49.62% | 29.14% |
| 2-4 Years | 35.98% | 27.50% | 48.94% |
| Less than 2 Years | 46.40% | 38.00% | 46.50% |
| Average | 39.38% | 37.40% | 39.95% |
Transfer-out Rate
The average transfer-out rate of Michigan colleges is 5.90%. Next table and chart illustrate the transfer-out rate by school type and levels.
| Average | Public Schools | Private Schools | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Years (or high) | 8.52% | 17.60% | 5.73% |
| 2-4 Years | 16.00% | 20.96% | 1.13% |
| Less than 2 Years | 0.12% | 0.00% | 0.12% |
| Average | 5.90% | 19.18% | 2.13% |
Retention Rate
The average retention rate of Michigan colleges is 58.63% for full-time students and 38.51% for part-time students. Next table and chart illustrate the retention rate for both full-time and part-time students by school type, levels, and attendance status.
| Average | Public Schools | Private Schools | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-Time | Part-time | Full-Time | Part-time | Full-Time | Part-time | |
| 4 Years (or high) | 56.93% | 34.25% | 79.12% | 51.59% | 49.53% | 27.24% |
| 2-4 Years | 59.88% | 41.38% | 61.58% | 45.04% | 57.29% | 29.50% |
| Less than 2 Years | 59.43% | 43.03% | 80.00% | 0.00% | 59.16% | 43.03% |
| Average | 58.63% | 38.51% | 68.77% | 47.63% | 55.53% | 33.85% |